Fatality Crash SH-53 near McGuire Road

The Idaho State Police are investigating a fatality crash that occurred on November 12^th, at about 3:52 p.m.

A 2006 Acura TSX was travelling westbound on state highway 53 near McGuire Road, when it drove into the eastbound lane. A 2026 Volvo semi-truck trailer was travelling westbound. The Acura crashed head-on into the semi-truck where both vehicles caught fire. The driver of the Acura succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The 27-year-old semi driver of Alberta, Canada, sustained minor injuries.

The Idaho State Police was assisted on scene by Kootenai County Fire and Rescue and the Idaho Transportation Department.

The roadway was blocked for approximately four hours, with one lane of traffic opened up intermittently throughout the investigation.

Next of kin is pending identification of the deceased driver.

The investigation continues.

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Posted in District 1 - Northern Idaho